commendation
noun
com·men·da·tion
ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
a
: an act of commending
b
: something (such as a formal citation) that commends
2
archaic
: compliment
Examples of commendation in a Sentence
Their hard work deserves commendation.
The President issued a commendation praising the volunteers for their exceptional work during the relief effort.
Recent Examples on the Web
In fact, the Instagram influencers received a commendation from Mayor Matt Mahan and and council members Peter Ortiz and Omar Torres during the event soundcheck.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
Throughout his tenure at LMPD, Gillis has received multiple letters of commendation for his service, with his most recent one dated May 21.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
That instead of appreciation and commendation, they would be met with accusations of hate, bigotry and even antisemitism?
—Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
Throughout his tenure at LMPD, Gillis has received multiple letters of commendation for his service, with his most recent one dated May 21.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
That instead of appreciation and commendation, they would be met with accusations of hate, bigotry and even antisemitism?
—Mansoor Shams, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
—Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for commendation
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“Commendation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commendation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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commendation
noun
com·men·da·tion
ˌkäm-ən-ˈdā-shən
-ˌen-
1
: an act of commending
2
: something that commends
was awarded a commendation for bravery
commendatory
adjective
kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
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